Nagarajan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P(MD)No.1644 of 2025 Nagarajan .... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, 4.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pattukottai Taluk, 5.The Commissioner, Adirampattinam Municipality, Adirampattinam, 1/5

6.The District Library Officer, Office of the District Library Officer, Thanjavur, ... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the District Library Officer, Thanjavur/6th respondent herein not to constructing any building in the property comprised in old S.No.331/2B 53 New Survey No.331/2B 53/3 having patta No.361 situated at Karaiyoor Street, Adirampattinam, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District on the basis of the gift/settlement deed executed by one Thalaivar Karaiyoor Street.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajesh Kumar For R1 to R4 & R6 : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate For R5 : Mr.P.Thirumahilmaran Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to forbear the sixth respondent not to construct any building in the property comprised in old S.No.331/2B 53 New Survey No.331/2B 53/3 having patta No.361 situated at Karaiyoor Street, Adirampattinam, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 2/5

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the request made by the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after giving opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and counter party, if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No 28.01.2025 Speaking/Non Speaking order am 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 2.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, 4.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pattukottai Taluk, 5.The District Library Officer, Office of the District Library Officer, Thanjavur, 4/5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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